College Algebra
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Author: James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson
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Chapter 7.1, Problem 11E
Graphing Parabolas An equation of a parabola is given. (a) Find the focus, directrix, and focal diameter of the parabola. (b) Sketch a graph of the parabola and its directrix.
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